IC-R3

ICOM
IC-R3

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The IC-R3 scanner receives not only AM and FM / WFM voice modes but also TV (AM-TV or FM-TV) mode. Real wide frequency coverage from 495 kHz to 2450 MHz (2.45 GHz), 51mm (2'') TFT colour display with a selection of screens, switchable Colour / Monochrome display, direction finding function, 400 Memory channels, 25 Programmed scan edges, Automatic squelch, Tone squelch, Multi function joy-stick switch, Video/Audio OUT connector. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2000.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-R3 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
0.4950 ~ 2450.0950 MHz [1]
Mode
AM / FM / WFM / AM-TV [2] / FM-TV [3]
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 KHz 1 / 10 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	1.4 uV (0.495~5 MHz, 10dB S/N) 1.0 uV (5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.79 uV (118~136 MHz, 10dB S/N) 1.0 uV (222~330 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	0.32 uV (1.625~5 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.25 uV (5~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.45 uV (470~800 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.56 uV (800~2000 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV (2000~2300 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.8 uV (2300~2450 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	1.0 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV (175~222 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.8 uV (470~770 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
AM	>12 KHz (-6dB) <30 KHz (-50dB)
FM	>12 KHz (-6dB) <30 KHz (-50dB)
WFM	>150 KHz (-6dB)
RF attenuator
Yes [4]
Frequency stability
±6 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Voice modes) [5]
1°	240.1 MHz
2°	26.05 MHz (AM / FM) 13.25 MHz (WFM)
3°	450 kHz
IF (TV modes)
1°	241.85 MHz [6] 238.35 MHz [7]
2°	45.75 MHz [6] 38.90 MHz [7]

Features

Memory
400 regular memories, in 8 banks 25 pairs for programmed scan limits
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution 9-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS
Antenna
BNC 50Ω
Power supply
3.6~6.3 VDC (3 x AA batteries) 6 VDC (AC adapter)
Power consumption
730 mA (TV On, LCD display On) 210 mA (audio On, backlight Off) 140 mA (squelch On) 53 mA (battery save function On)
Audio power
100 mW on 8Ω (headphone)
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (Audio/Video output) Jack 3.5 mm (cloning function, on audio jack)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
61 (W) x 120 (H) x 22.9 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
300g, with antenna and battery

816~902 MHz cellular blocked in the USA.
One of either NTSC-M, PAL-B or PAL-G systems.
For 900~1300 MHz and 2250~2450 MHz ranges only.
4 attenuation levels. The attenuator functions when the operating frequency is 1149.995 MHz or below.
Triple-conversion below 1150 MHz. Quadruple-conversion for above 1150 MHz.
USA version.
EUROPE version.

IC-R3 main display :

The ICOM IC-R3 main color LCD display has 5 screens and 1 optional screen as follows:
Simple, multi-function, band scope, direction finding, TV, amateur TV (ATV)

IC-R3 direction finding function :

ICOM IC-R3 direction finding function:
This function allows you to check a variation of the signal level continuously

IC-R3 price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC-R3 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 196.00 (189EUR)	2022-jan	Second Hand Boxed
USD 129.95	2018-aug	Second Hand Comes with telescopic antenna, AC adapter, and original Owner's manual

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